Interested in buying this trailer? Use this checklist to help you make a safe and successful purchase.

Before you buy a trailer

Read the trailer description -- carefully!

Read the seller's description carefully and contact the seller with questions before you go to examine the trailer. Look for the "Contact Seller" tab at the right of the listing.

Contact the seller

It is important to contact the seller and have your questions answered to your satisfaction before you make an offer or bid on a vehicle. Use the "Contact Seller" tab at the right of the listing.

How to buy a trailer

Find out what the trailer is worth

Before you make an offer, find out what this trailer is worth.

Get information on title transfer, registration, and taxes

Contact the seller about the status of the trailers's title, and visit your state's Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)- opens in a new window or tab Web site to get information on the processes and potential costs associated with title transfer, registration, and taxes.

Calculate monthly payments

If you're interested in a loan, you can calculate monthly payments and get current interest rates in Financing. Be sure you can pay the amount in full or have allowed enough time to secure financing before you make an offer.

Estimate shipping or transportation costs

If the seller isn't local, review how much it will cost to ship or pick up (by flying or driving) the vehicle.